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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post presents its political stance with a mission to advocate Democratic principles in New England. The paper emphasizes independence from outside influence while championing reform and public accountability in regional affairs.
The piece notes that Theodore Roosevelt suppressing his Santiago campaign report clashes with his frank character. It argues Republicans in New York push national issues while disguising criticism of the War Department. It also discusses Massachusetts gerrymandering and endorses John F. Fitzgerald for another Congress term with unified Democratic backing.
The piece condemns Secretary Alger for provoking a comparison between his department and the Navy. It lauds Navy leadership and readiness for war, noting no shortages or delays, while asserting War Department mismanagement and excessive spending. It argues public judgment favors the Navy’s competence over Alger’s department.
Senator Allison warns no war tax relief this session, arguing for maintaining the Dingley act. He says peace footing next winter demands lower expenses, yet critics urge lifting taxes or reducing monopoly protection. The piece links tax pressure to strikes and calls to drop tariff taxes on key goods to aid industry.
The ninth Massachusetts district has long provided the sole Democratic Congressman from New England. This year optimism grows that the delegation may include two or even three Democrats in the next Congress.
A column extols a government post check plan to issue small fractional paper currency from 5 cents to 3 dollars, redeemable at post offices and payable to designated recipients. It claims advantages over money orders and private checks, including safety and immediate exchange without bank accounts.
The Observant Citizen reports on the Mechanics’ Fair opening Monday afternoon where Mrs. Nannie Hands Kronberg gave a remarkable singing performance. Her voice described as immense and effortless, likened to Parepa, with a rooflike mouth.
A dainty lace bolero decorates a morning gown while a mystery woman recalls a stolen heirloom ring. A narrator witnesses a suave hotel encounter, follows a troubled plan, and questions whether the ring and the woman are real or imagined, amid uncanny charm and danger.
A harsh American poem from the Atlanta Constitution narrates a man enduring a cascade of calamities a dead boss a lame mule six cows lost in a poker game a summer hurricane an earthquake swallowing his house and land a street tax and a looming city tax yet he remains silent then climbs a hill and declares it is time to rise and go though he has not had the measles yet the speaker captures stubborn resilience anchored in hardship.
In London the death of Mr Martin Shee Q C at ninety four is noted for his dramatic powers at the bar. President McKinley’s Omaha trip is described as lavish with multiple diplomatic cars. Rockefeller orders a fifty five by sixteen foot monolith for the Cleveland family vault. Judge Day and William McKinley met thirty years ago in a case under twenty dollars in Canton. Dr P S Conner of Cincinnati is ninth member of the investigation commission born in West Chester in 1839. James J Hill is said to be hardest man to interview among financiers. Mrs Theodore Gutro, wife of the New York mining financier, has completed a law course to aid her husband.
A collage of humorous dialogue snippets from various papers features flirtatious quips and social banter. Lines include Maude and Edith arguing over belief in angels, a Londoner misinterpreting affection, and a barber’s quip about shaving. The pieces showcase light social humor and dated phrases from American and British weeklies.
The Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain left Danvers today after visiting the Hon. and Mrs. Williams. They continue their journey home to England via Endicott.
A correspondent argues that safe deposit and trust companies, free from banking restrictions, pull deposits from national banks. He claims they caused inflation and lower dividends, driving consolidation. He notes trust firms act as depositories and lenders with low rates, reflecting a shift from national banking to these institutions. EB. A. Bell.
In a Post Letter Box response C. Croaman argues for ending landlordism and all special privileges in land money transport tariff and patent laws. He endorses Dr Landis ideas on taxation and calls for equal rights to earth use and public funding of life liberty and happiness.
A reader’s letter to the Post references a Saturday issue about credit and the national life issue. J. H. Morse comments that real estate values seem affected, signaling concern over economic tones and local market pressures.
The Appalachian Mountain Club held its 185th corporate meeting at MIT Rogers Building Room 1 last evening. Joseph E. Stevens delivered the address on Manila and the Philippines, illustrated by 75 stereopticon views of cities coasts and the interior of the new American possession. Thirty-nine persons were elected to corporate membership.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Allen will inspect the Charlestown Navy Yard tomorrow. Commandant Howison received word yesterday and orders for ceremonies and details have been issued. The Dolphin with the secretary aboard was to anchor off the yard this morning after last night remaining at Provincetown awaiting departure at 7 AM.
Miss Marguerite Laurie Dewey daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Dewey of Carge Bridge and Mr Irving R Halliday the Boston Tavern night clerk were wed last evening at the bride’s home. Attendant Miss Florence Hunter of Reading best man J ID Dewey of Charlestown. Reception followed and couple plan a short wedding journey. They will reside at 97 School street Canyon Bridge.
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